Introductory price US$79 | Generation 2 | |
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Type A remote that comes with the 4th Generation of Apple TV, the remote can also be purchased separately to be used to control, iPods and iPhones (with dock), the television volume over HDMI-CEC, and Macs via Bluetooth 4.0. Release date October 26, 2015 (2015-10-26) | ||
The Siri Remote is a remote control device released in tandem with the 4th Generation Apple TV at an Apple Keynote Address by CEO Tim Cook on October 26, 2015 by Apple Inc. The Remote is designed specifically to work with the always-on Siri capable Apple TV. The device is a successor of the original Apple Remote.
Contents
The Siri Remote is distinguished by a trackpad covering the upper third of the remote. The Touch surface allows for clicking, swiping in either of four directions for navigation, and tilting the trackpad button in any direction to "tilt" buttons in the interface.
Size and Weight
Height: 4.88 inches (124 mm)
Width: 1.5 inches (38 mm)
Depth: 0.25 inch (6.3 mm)
Weight: 1.66 ounces (47 g)
Communication and Connections
Dual microphones for Siri
IR transmitter
Bluetooth 4.0
Lightning connector for charging
Sensors
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Power
Built-in recyclable rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.78V, 1.55 W•h, 410 mA•h)
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)
FCCID - BCGA1513